Thursday, 6 June 2013

Another GREAT Week-8


Calendar Dates for Term 2

GAT Wednesday 12 June
Report Writing Day Friday 14 June 
Final day Semester 2 Friday 28 June


Dear all, welcome to Week 8 of Another GREAT Week,


Premiers Award

On Wednesday this week College Principal, Jenny Cook accompanied our Year 12 student Jaimielee who  was the proud recipient of a VCE Premiers Award  for scoring a perfect 50 in Auslan in 2012,  to a ceremony held  at The Melbourne Convention Centre. Jaimilee was introduced to the official party before the ceremony began. This was an honour for her and for our community. She was then presented with her award in front of over a 1000 people. As a College we are very proud of Jaimielee's achievements. Not only has she experienced enormous pride for herself, but also for her family, the teachers of the College, her peers and for our community as a whole. She typifies that by focusing on goals you can achieve at the highest level.
Jaimielee with the Governor and Premier


Year 10-12 Exams

This week saw our Year 10-12 students participating in exams. All week the atmosphere in the exam centre has been one of hard work and striving to achieve personal bests. We know our Year 10 and 11 students are learning a lot about the skills required to succeed in exams. the Year 12 students are getting a rich learning experience at a time when they can still positively impact on their end of year performance.

Planting the courtyard gardens
On Tuesday this week, a group of enthusiastic gardeners planted over 150 plants in the Southern courtyard garden beds. They mulched the gardens as well. Thanks go to Jack, Blake, Natashsa, Genevieve, Jen, Jared, Alex,Nathan, Chloe and Danny for the wonderful work they did. The gardens look great.

Overseas Guests

This week we had a visit from senior teachers in Singapore, looking at our Deaf facility and how we are able to cater for all students needs through differentiation.. It is great to see our reputation spread to an international audience.


Global Leaders Convention
On Wednesday Mel Fraser took our Impact Leaders into the City to meet with other school leaders. Our students felt  very  to attend the conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre. They were amongst  about 700 other students who participated in workshops and listened to young speakers tell their stories of following their goals. Our students were exposed to a broad perspective of what leadership can be and how doing the simple things well  and maintaining focus can be the makings of a great team and great leadership qualities. The students who attended have certainly enhanced their capacity to lead our student body.

Year 7 & 8 Netball and Football

On Monday our boys football and 2 girls netball teams participated in Division competition. Our football team had a great day and were narrowly defeated for the "bronze medal" in the final for third place. Wayward kicking let them down in this match and they were defeated in this final by only 4 points. Coaches Greg Heaton, Nick P and Dom O were very pleased with the way the boys gelled as a unit

The girls fielded 2 netball teams and their coaches Jordi C and Rachel T did a wonderful job. Some great tactical moves were made by coach Jordi in a match against East Doncaster. Although we lost this game by 1 goal, the skills Jordi is developing in the Sports Leaders class were clearly evident. Her communication with the team was of a high standard. She made clever tactical moves that energised her team.
In Year 7 we had a boys football team and 2 girls netball teams. Tiegan W coached and did a wonderful job. 

The boys played well in their football matches and for 1/2 a game against the strongest opponent got well on top and outscored their opposition. Our stand out performers were Mohaned, Tom and Daniel.

Over 90 students were involved in these 2 days. We enjoy seeing so many of our students taking on the opportunities that the College provides for them.

Ruth Bonetti Music Presentation

On Friday a number of our Instrumental Music students participated in a workshop with world renowned musician Ruth Bonetti. They learnt how to succeed as a professional musician, inspire their audience and play with confidence in a live situation. 

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